By: Rachael Jackson Campus Life Editor
Lee Lindley, senior earth science major, is a reluctant leader of the Environmental Club. Started a little less than two years ago, the club hasn’t gained much traction in the way of student participation.
Lindley was ecstatic to have my group join him. Usually it’s just him.
With my group of miscreants, we made an even four. We drew posters, discussed solar panels, and joked about being Planeteers (from the ‘90s show, “Captain Planet and the Planeteers”).
Making posters isn’t exactly the purpose of the club; Lindley would prefer having a chance to get out and hike with the group, or go to places in Oregon that are in danger due to human encroachment.
“I have been a member since last Spring. It has always been pretty low attendance. Beth [Bello, political science major] was the leader previously, but work has made it so she can’t be as active. I don’t really have time for the group either, but it has to be done. We need to keep the group going so we can try and get funding for things like composting bins in every building.”
Lindley is hoping he can get more members soon through recruiting at campus events, but he needs help.
“A group has to stay active for two years to get funding, but with just me it doesn’t really feel like a club. We need to get more young people into the group. I really need people to help with tabling during new student week and spirit week.”
Interested in joining? Meetings are in HSS 230 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Find them on Facebook at “WOU Environmental Club.”
Contact the author at rjackson13@wou.edu or on Twitter @rachaelyjackson.
